Appointed By: Illinois Supreme Court
The Hon. Aleksandra Nikolich Gillespie is a circuit judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County in Illinois. She was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Supreme Court on August 22, 2014, filling a vacancy created by the passing of the Hon. Michael J. Howlett, Jr.
Over the course of her judicial career, Gillespie has held assignments in the 2nd Municipal District.
Gillespie earned a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1993. She was licensed to practice in Illinois (1993).
After graduating from law school, Gillespie began her legal career as an assistant state’s attorney with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. She served in that capacity until her appointment to the bench, rising through the ranks to become first chair of the Felony Trial Division (2006).
Gillespie and her husband, Michael, have two children. Michael is an attorney. When not presiding over legal proceedings, Gillespie enjoys reading, gardening, and sports.
She is registered as a Democrat.
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